The thing is, she’s a woman! No really, I super dig Camper’s doctor. First of all, she’s a Mom herself. She’s managed to raise a couple of happy kids (I think they’re school-aged now) AND finish med school and that goes along with it. She’s knowledgeable and attentive and Camper loves her. She’s got an incredible bedside manner (do people say that anymore?) with both the kids and the parents. I always leave feeling like things are just as they should be. Today she got a load of wax out of Bubby’s ear and he just sat still and waited for her to be done. She ALWAYS gives him a book, and talks to him like he’s a real person. I mean, I realize he IS a real person, but not a lot of people make an effort to include him in conversation. I really trust her, which is very important.
When I go to the appointments I actually ENJOY talking to her. She’s funny, and acts like she has nothing better to do than sit there and talk about my kid’s poop with me. You can tell she loves her job.
I think I am more starstruck by Mommy-professionals than I am by actual “stars.” Katie Holmes, whatever. Angelina Jolie? Couldn’t care less. Kate of John and Kate Plus 8? Completely lionized. (I’ve been waiting to use that word it a blog.) But my kid’s pediatrician? I think she’s pretty cool.
Let it be known that I’m totally a fan of women doctors in general. My OBGYN was 7 months pregnant herself when she delivered Camper. It was pretty awesome.
